Traffic stop nets one arrest, marijuana seized

A deputy pulled a vehicle over for a traffic violation at 10:40 p.m. Wednesday in the Clearlake Oaks area, according to LCSO Public Information Officer Lt. Steve Brooks.

Theodore John Lorenz, 48, of Redwood Valley allegedly admitted that he had a small amount of marijuana in the vehicle and provided the deputy with a medical marijuana recommendation, according to Brooks.

The deputy noticed the recommendation expired more than three years ago.

Brooks stated Lorenz provided the deputy with consent to search the vehicle.

Lorenz opened the trunk, which contained five large plastic garbage bags. Brooks stated the deputy felt one of the bags and made a comment to Lorenz about the amount of marijuana present.

Lorenz allegedly told the deputy he was on his way to Williams to meet an acquaintance, who was going to purchase the marijuana for $1,000 a pound, according to Brooks.

Brooks stated deputies noticed the garbage bags were triple-bagged and the processed marijuana inside was vacuum-sealed when they processed the evidence.

There were a total of 80 bags, reportedly containing processed marijuana varying in size from 8 ounces to approximately 2 pounds, with a total weight of 59 pounds, according to Brooks.

Lorenz was arrested on charges of possession of marijuana for sales and transportation of marijuana. He was transported and booked into the Lake County Hill Road Correctional Facility.